Multiple small ditch fires along Wilco Highway near public roads, Mt Angel OR
Fire & ArsonSeveral small fires were reported in ditches along Wilco Highway near Elliott Prairie and Union School Road, causing heavy smoke. Fire command was established to manage the situation. The fires appear to be a recurring problem.
Audio|Source: Marion County METCOM North-1 Fire
03:32
Transcript:
00:00
Metcom from C-461.
00:08
461, go ahead.
00:11
I'll be en route to the lower-risk fire.
00:22
Is the caller stopped at the location saying that the whole ditch is on fire approximately 100 feet north side of the road?
00:38
Copy.
00:40
Confirming Wilco Highway at Elliott Prairie area?
00:45
Affirm.
00:48
He stopped right at the intersection, Elliott Prairie Wilco Highway,
00:54
showing near Union School Road.
00:59
I copy.
01:07
METCOM to C-461.
01:11
Go ahead.
01:15
Earlier this evening at near Wilco Highway milepost 42, we had another caller for small fires in the ditch,
01:26
and unit 9-81 said there were a couple small fires around where it was called in.
01:35
I copy.
01:37
Yeah,
01:38
it seems to be an ongoing issue.
01:41
Can you advise though if he can wait until I get on scene?
01:47
I think just the lady burning out along the highway.
02:01
Steve 461 for MECOM.
02:05
Go ahead.
02:07
Do you want me to retone?
02:14
Negative.
02:16
We should have something on the road here shortly.
02:20
Copy.
02:28
Last unit train to attempt dispatch, please repeat all static.
02:43
Engine 455 will be in round for about 30 seconds.
02:49
I copy, you'll be en route for 30 seconds, 22nd.
02:58
Come see 4161's arrive.
03:02
We've got several small spot fires in the ditch making heavy smoke out on Wilco Highway.
03:07
461 is going to be initiating Wilco Highway Command.
03:14
C4161, I copy a couple small fires in the ditch causing a lot of smoke without investigating, taking command at 229.
03:25
McComb, can you see if OSP is going to respond?
03:29
It's going to be a nuisance repeat offender.
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Location mentioned:
Near Wilco Hwy NE, Mt Angel, OR 97362
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